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N973LT

2017 Piper PA-28R-201

Fixed-wing, single engine · serial 2844173

Valid registration

Registered with the FAA until Dec 31, 2027.

Registered owner

University of la System dba

Owner type: Government
Address: 807 Hergot Ave #3181, Ruston, LA 71272
Also named: Louisiana Tech University; Dept of Professional Aviation
Fleet: 12 aircraft registered to this owner

Aircraft

Make and model: Piper PA-28R-201
Year built: 2017
Serial number: 2844173
Type: Fixed-wing, single engine · Land
Engines: 1 × Piston · Lycoming IO-360-C1C6 · 200 hp
Seats: 4
Weight class: Up to 12,499 lb
Certification: Type certificated · Standard airworthiness (issued Nov 30, 2017)
Mode S code: AD8FD6 (the transponder's ICAO address, used by ADS-B flight trackers)
Registered since: Dec 27, 2017 · last FAA action Nov 13, 2023

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